Historical Engineering Models

A collection of historical engineering designs including mechanical tables and tools from the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and invention.

Mechanical Drawings #4 Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 Florentine

General plan of the underground where the service of the mechanical table is Anonymous. General plan of the underground where the service of the mechanical table is operated. Feather and ink and watercolor ink, on laid paper.

Plate showing perspective view of the Piedmont mills, and plan of the machine under the ground floor. Engraving from Denis Diderot, Jean Baptiste Le Rond d'Alembert, L'Encyclopedie, 1751-1757. Entitled Soierie (Silk Manufacture).

Model of an Anemoscope, used to identify wind direction; based on a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian artist and polymath; Codex Arundel folio 241 r. It consists of a wooden frame holding a vane rotating on a pin, with a round head at one end and a two-pronged tail at the other. As the vane turns, it shows the exact direction of the wind.

CUADRANTE ASTRONOMICO (1788). Author: TROUGHTON E. Location: OBSERVATORIO ASTRONOMICO. MADRID. SPAIN.

Renaissance. Military Engineering. Drawn in the Atlantic Codex (folio 152 1485-1490) of Leonardo Da Vinci. The double catapult, with bucket and sling. Model. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo Da Vinci. Milan. Italy.

General Plan of the Two Halles with the Surrounding Streets, April 1822 Charles Rohault de Fleury (1801-1875). General plan of the two halls with the surrounding streets, April 1822. Feather, black ink, gray lavis pencil, and pink, 1822. Paris, Carnavalet museum.

Engraving depicting a battery of Leyden jars charged by an electrical machine by John Cuthbertson.

Mechanical Drawings #4 Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 Florentine

Engineering: a large double-chamber steam engine. Coloured drawing.

A study by Carl von Hasenauer of corner compounds in block construction, including recovery and perspectives, executed with pencil, black ink, and watercolor, dated January 9, 1850.

model of mechanism that transformed Alternating Motion into "circular motion", which led a toothed wheel to always turn in the same direction, through the "alternating" motion created by the two toothed rods that held them in place. based on a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian artist and polymath. Madrid Codex I. folio 123 r.

TELESCOPE-PLAN AND CUT OF THE GALLEY. Author: WILLIAM HERSCHEL 1738-1822 FRIEDRICH WILHELM HERSC. Location: OBSERVATORIO ASTRONOMICO. MADRID. SPAIN.

Engineering: a large cogwheel, front and side elevations. Coloured drawing, 1875.

Flying machines. Wing-beating device with a screw and lead screw system. Manuscript B, sheet 77 r. Leonardo da Vinci.15th century. Model by Mario Alberto and Vittorio Somenzi, 1952. The science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy.

Floor plan of a cascade next to a long water basin by Alexandre Jean-Baptiste Le Blond, executed with gray, green, and blue watercolor washes, showing architectural layout and water features in 1699.

Illustration showing Reconstruction of Ampere's investigation of the behaviour of an electric current in a magnetic field: Ampere's stand, an arrangement whereby a loop of wire is suspended in small cups of mercury so that it can pivot freely while each end is in constant electrical contact with a battery.

Cross-section of holds of a refrigerated ship, showing men handling sides of meat planned by Charles Tellier (1828-1913) a French engineer. Dated 19th century

model of mechanism that transformed Alternating Motion into "circular motion", which led a toothed wheel to always turn in the same direction, through the "alternating" motion created by the two toothed rods that held them in place. based on a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian artist and polymath. Madrid Codex I. folio 123 r.

Engraving depicting an airship designed by Peter C. Campbell. Dated 19th Century

A letter-copying machine: plan (top) and three-quarter view (below). Coloured engraving by J. Pass, 1813.

A840668 U12T MIDAS MYTH EXPERIMENT RECOVERY STEPHEN FALACY (PROJECT ENGINEER) MAR 15 84 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 3/15/1984 EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS; EXPERIMENT RECOVERY; INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT; MIDAS MYTH; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; NUCLEAR TESTING; NUCLEAR TESTS; TEST SITES; UGT; UNDERGROUND TESTING; U12T MIDAS MYTH-EXPERIMENT REC historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.

Parabolic bridge. Model by Ermenegildo Menighetti, 1952-1953. Leonardo's drawing (Codex Atlanticus, sheet 855, 1480-90). The science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy.

model of STUDY OF A DEVICE FOR COMPOUND LIFTING by Leonardo Da Vinci According to Leonardo's studies, which do not however take into account the notable effect of friction, this Device for Compound Lifting, made up of 10 pulleys, should be able to easily lift 10 pounds of weight with just one pound of counterweight.. based on a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian artist and polymath. Madrid Codex I, folio 36 v.

Exterior Sand Blasting Chamber, 1935. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 57.6 x 78.4 cm (22 11/16 x 30 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Perkins Harnly.

GUST PLATE CALIBRATION WITH 5 WEDGE ARRAY IN THE 10X10 FOOT WIND TUNNEL

A850696 U12G CORE SAMPLES CHU (Project Engineer) MAY 1 85 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 5/1/1985 CORE SAMPLES; EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; G-TUNNEL; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; ROCKS; ROCKS (MISCELLANEOUS); STONE; TEST SITES; TUNNELS; UGT; UNDERGROUND TESTING historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.

Observatoire. Palais. Observatoire. Essai de restauration. 1. Élevation; 2. Plan; 3. Coupe.. Thomas, Félix, 1815-1875. Prints, Illustrations. 1867. General Research Division. Assyria , Antiquities & archaeological sites

Leonardesque model. Trench-digging machine. Drawing of a digger for excavating trenches or channels. Manuscript L, sheet 76v, 1497-1502. Model. The science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy.

A801113 U12N MINERS IRON MA164 DATA TRANSLATOR J M OPALKA SEP 10 80 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 9/10/1980 EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT; MINERS IRON TEST; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; NUCLEAR TESTING; NUCLEAR TESTS; OPALKA, J M; TEST SITES; TUNNEL TEST; U12N; UGT; UNDERGROUND TESTING; WEAPON EFFECTS; WEAPONS RELATED; WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY; MINERS IRON - DATA TRANSLATOR historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.

Détails de construction.. Thomas, Félix, 1815-1875. Prints, Illustrations. 1867. General Research Division. Assyria , Antiquities & archaeological sites

Reconstruction of a Bicycle, based upon a drawing of 1493 by Leonardo Da Vinci; Codex Atlanticus folio 133 V. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian artist and polymath

'Seed Cathedral', Uk Pavilion, Thomas Heatherwick Studio, Shanghai Expo 2010, China. Close Up Interior Shot Showing Seeds Encased In The Tips Of The Transparent Acrylic Rods, Shanghai, , Architect Unknown

A840781 NELLIS AFB TEST CELL VIBRATION EXPERIMENT ROD SHEAR (PROJECT ENGINEER) JUN 4 84 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 6/4/1984 EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT; NELLIS AFB; NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; NUCLEAR TESTING; NUCLEAR TESTS; TEST CELL VIBRATION EXPERIMENT; TEST SITES; UGT; UNDERGROUND TESTING; WIRE & CABLES; NELLIS AFB TEST CELL VIBRATION historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.

Steelyards and scales found at Pompeii, Stereographic views of Italy, Underwood and Underwood, Underwood, Bert, 1862-1943, stereograph: gelatin silver, ca. 1900, A series of captioned stereographic views of Italy published by Underwood and Underwood. Included are: 31 exterior views of the major architectural and ancient monuments in Rome and environs (12 of these have people in native costume posed in the foreground); 15 interior views of Rome's churches and galleries; 9 exterior views of Venice; 11 exterior and interior views of Florence; 6 exterior and interior views of Naples. Views of other cities and sites include: Herculaneum (1), Amalfi (2), Genoa (4), the Carrara quarries (2), Pisa (3), Milan (2), Verona (2) and Majori (1).

Dr. Shicks' models. Solomon's Temple and environs 1900, Israel

Woodcut wooden stick by Hans Springinklee from 1512 depicting the horoscope for Matthew Lang from Wellenburg according to Johannes Stabius, showing zodiac signs and astrological features.

Faraday's experiment. Electromagnetic induction: inner coil connected to liquid battery, outer coil to galvanometer. Print published London 1882.

Brain and spinal cord: two figures. Coloured lithograph by William Fairland, 1839, after W. Bagg after W.J.E. Wilson.

Leonardesque model. Work machines. Winch. Leonardo describes a winch that can transform the alternated motion of a lever in the continuous circular motion of a shaft. Codex Atlanticus, shett 30v. 1480. Model by Mario Alberto and Vittorio Somenzi (1955-1956). The Science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy.

Gamme chromatique gris, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels à l'aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E. (Michel Eugène), 1786-1889, Digeon, René, Steel engraving, 1864, Printed in color

The general layout of an atomic reactor is shown here diagrammatically. The great advances which have been made in many fields as a result of these reactors is amazing.

MPCV Orion 7% Crew Module in (NTF) National Transonic Facility, Test team for T211, 7% Orion CM in NTF

Machine to classify stones according to their size. Old 19th century engraving from La Nature 1887

The Babbage Engine by Charles Babbage (1791-1871) computer pioneer and designer. Dated 19th Century

Plan of a garden

Babbage's Difference Engine, No 1, 1832. Charles Babbage (1791-1871), an English engineer who originated the concept of a programmable computer. In 1991, a perfectly functioning difference engine was constructed from his original plans, indicating that

Engineering: large cogs meshing together, and diagrams of epicycloid curves. Coloured lithograph, 1905, by Stanislas Petit.

Easter eggs with Corona virus (COVID19) protection concepts. World coronavirus pandemic during Easter 2020

An alligator is tested for cesium at a lab in South Carolina, USA.

Apparatus invented by Hans Orsted in 1820 to demonstrate electromagnetism

Cross-section of holds of a refrigerated ship, showing men handling sides of meat. Dated 19th century

Franklin Sirocco fan flywheel.. Design drawings, Diagrams, Illustrations. 1914. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Automobiles, Company, Automobiles

Engraving depicting a double cylinder perfecting machine. Dated 19th century

MARCONI MAGNETIC DETECTOR - 1902. Author: GUILLERMO MARCONI (1874-1937). Location: MUSEO DE CORREOS Y TELECOMUNICACIONES. Rome. ITALIA.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The remote manipulator system for the Japanese Experiment Module, or JEM, has been moved inside the airlock at the Space Station Processing Facility. The JEM is named "Kibo" (Hope) and is Japan's primary contribution to the International Space Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments. The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency developed the laboratory. Both the JEM and RMS are targeted for mission STS-124, to launch in early 2008.

Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, and Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, collaborated to construct a prototype of a solar panel array that folds up in the style of origami, to make for easier deployment.

Celtic Archaeology, Lough Gur Co Limerick, Visitor Centre

Electric Room. Electric light at the Paris Opera House, France. Old illustration by Louis Poyet (1846-1913) from La Nature 1887

Speaking tube: Idealised cross-section of a ship, showing how communication between the bridge (top) and the rest of the vessel took place. From Theodore Eckardt 'Physics in Pictures', London, 1882. Chromolithograph

A map of the newly opened reptile house in London Zoo, detailing the layout of the exhibits. It also features diagrams demonstrating several functions of the house, including the replacement cage system. The Reptile House is still in place today, and was the first of its kind. Date: 1927

Exhibition display. Moving to Mars at The Design Museum, London, United Kingdom. Architect: N/A, 2019.

Under the direction of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was designed to allow Apollo astronauts a greater range of mobility during lunar exploration missions. During the development process, LRV prototype wheels underwent soil tests in building 4481 at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Pictured from left to right are the wheels for LRV, Bendix Corporation, Local Scientific Survey Module (LSSM), and Grumman Industries.

Electronic circuit plates

Bone tissue, tissue that gives strength and structure to bones. 3D illustration. Bone tissue, tissue that gives strength and structure to bones.

Exhibition display and artefacts. Moving to Mars at The Design Museum, London, United Kingdom. Architect: N/A, 2019.

This instrument for generating radio waves was invented by Augusto Righi Professor at the university of Bologna, who was influential in directing Marconi's scientific interests. In 1896 Marconi brought this example to England where he used it in demonstrations for the General Post Office.

Chemistry: details of ovens and equipment. Coloured engraving by W. Lowry, 1804, after D. Mushett.

Section of the insect collection, Naturkundemuseum, Museum fuer Naturkunde, Berlin, Germany, Europe

The genealogical tree

CELESTIAL SPHERE WITH KOWN CONSTELLATIONS BY 1751. Location: UNIVERSIDAD BIBLIOTECA. SALAMANCA. SPAIN.

Exhibition display. Moving to Mars at The Design Museum, London, United Kingdom. Architect: N/A, 2019.

John Hudson's second time keeper in the Royal Observatory

Natural History. Drawers containing specimens of insects.

Dr. Shawn Walsh, Materials Engineer, US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Adelphi, Maryland, applies a prototype of a gun mount shield, containing SMARTweave sensor grid and sensors, that can be used to detect damage in structural and non-structural components. This took place at the US Army Research Laboratory, Rodman Materials Building, APG, Adelphi, MD, on September 17th, 1996. Base: Aberdeen Proving Grounds State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Medical scientist cleaning and disinfecting covid-19 coronavirus cells in a warehouse or storehouse industrial and logistic company. Epidemic virus concept. Pandemic health risk.

The genealogical tree

International Hygiene Exhibition, Dresden, 1911,the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, London, exhibition of laboratory specimens and diagrams. Photography by Martin Herzfeld in 1911, Saxony, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th or 19th century original.

Artist's concept of an MX horizontal shelter as the missile is in a ready position to launch. Country: Unknown

In the interactive exhibition Air. One for all, the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum Dresden is dedicated to the element of air. The coronavirus pandemic has heightened awareness of the air we all breathe. In the fight against climate change, air is a central measured value and is being monetised as part of CO2 compensation. The exhibition takes these developments as an opportunity to examine air as a social space and asks how it can be negotiated as a life-sustaining common good, AIR. ONE FOR ALL, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Natural History. Drawers containing specimens of insects.

Switzerland, Geneva, Zig-Zag arrangement of capacitors and rectifiers, also known as flip-flop circuit. This Zig-Zag arrangement of capacitors and rectifiers, also known as a flip-flop circuit, is an electrical staircase, each triangular step doubling the effective voltage input from a transformer.. .CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is the biggest particle physics laboratory in the world.

Homo Ceramicus Mettlachiensis Homo Ceramicus Mettlachiensis Copyright: xZoonar.com/MartinaxBergx 7415774

Natural History Museum. Berlin, Germany. Different marine species.

EARTH SPHERE, 1751. Location: UNIVERSIDAD BIBLIOTECA. SALAMANCA. SPAIN.

Artist Rick Guidice Space Colonization, Habitat on Lunar base (Artwork)

UK. London. Kensington. Natural History Museum. Status of Charles Darwin by Sir Joseph Boehm.

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